Category: West Virginia

It has been over a month since West Virginia was hit by the worst flood in a century. However, West Virginians are still in a state of recovery—many without homes to return to. If you want to donate any supplies to help support those victims, you can drop them off here at Joe Holland Chevrolet. All materials donated will go directly to West Virginia flood relief.

Some of the most needed items include water, toiletries, cleaning supplies, batteries, diapers, baby food, baby formula, and non-perishable food items. In addition, families with pets are in need of bags of dog and cat food. The website West Virginia Flood keeps an updated list of the most needed items. As of July 20th, urgent needs include box fans, leather gloves, goggles and safety glasses, wheelbarrows, and garden sprayers.

Nothing says summer fun quite like a trip to an amusement park. One of the best parks in the country is located just three hours from South Charleston—Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. If you want to plan a road trip to Kings Island, here are a few things you need to do.

Tickets. Make sure you buy your tickets before you go. There are numerous online deals available so you can save a ton. Much better than paying gate prices.

Overnight stay. While you could make the trip there and back all in one day, you’ll likely be exhausted after a full day at the park. There are numerous hotels located just next to the park. You could even stay at the Great Wolf Lodge, which has its own indoor waterpark.

Clothes. You’ll be doing a lot of walking and waiting all day long. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Sun protection. Spending hours walking in the sun can not only leave you feeling worn out, but could leave you burned. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to keep you cool and protected.

Have you ever been to Kings Island before? What is your favorite ride or attraction?

Having a night out on the town when you don’t have to cook dinner or do the dishes can be one of the most enjoyable ways to spend an evening. However, making it even better is going to one of the best restaurants in Charleston, West Virginia.

Here are three of the most highly-rated restaurants in the area.

Ichiban. Located at 103 Capitol St., Ichiban specializes in innovative sushi and other Pan-Asian dishes. In addition to the delicious food, you’ll enjoy the contemporary surroundings with an upscale flare. They have cocktails and wine available while dining.

Fazio’s. If your palette is more geared towards Italian dining, then head to Fazio’s located at 1008 Bullitt St. You’ll enjoy authentic Italian cuisine prepared fresh when you order. They have an extensive menu and wine collection for a great night out.

Celsius. For an upscale lounge experience, visit Celsius. Here you’ll find wine, craft beers, and specialty cocktails. They also offer tapas style dining and have frequent live music performances. Celsius is located at 212 Hale St.

Enter Joe Holland’s Father’s Day Facebook Photo Contest! To enter, simply message us a photo of you and your dad and we will upload it to our Father’s Day Facebook Photo Album. The picture with the most likes by 4:00 pm on June 17th will win a $200 gift certificate to the local restaurant of their choice, courtesy of Joe Holland!

Enter Joe Holland’s Mother’s Day Photo Contest! Joe Holland wants to thank our moms! Message us a photo of you and your mom and we will upload the pictures into our Mother’s Day Facebook Photo Album. The photo that receives the most likes will win dinner for 4 at Bridge Road Bistro on Sunday, May 8th, courtesy of Joe Holland! (Alcohol not included.)

To enter, simply message us a photo of your mom and we will upload it to our Mother’s Day Facebook Photo Album. The picture with the most likes by 5:00 pm on May 6th will win a wonderful Mother’s Day out courtesy of Joe Holland! Enjoy a fabulous dinner for four at Bridge Road Bistroon Sunday May 8th anytime between 10 am – 2 pm.

**Attention Mother’s Day Photo Contest participants: Remember, since the prize is for a LOCAL restaurant, we can only declare a winner from the Charleston, WV area who will be able arrive at the restaurant during our set reservation time this coming Sunday! Please message us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding and good luck!**

Joe Holland Chevrolet & Imports will be holding an adoption event with Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association on March 11th and 12th! Stop by the Chevrolet showroom at 210 MacCorkle Avenue starting at 9AM on March 11th to meet all of the adoptable pets! There will also be a second adoption day on March 12th at the shelter itself. All adoptions on the 11th and 12th will be free to families, as Joe Holland will pick up the fees! Give a new furry friend a fur-ever home courtesy of Joe Holland!

Ever pine to wander around an abandoned and haunted amusement built upon an old Indian burial ground? If so, the Lake Shawnee Amusement Park is your kind of place! Several accidental deaths led to the demise of the park back in the late 1960s.

The story of the Mothman came to prominence when the film The Mothman Prophecies starring Richard Gere depicted certain events that occurred in Point Pleasant in 1966, when a number of people reported seeing a shadowy figure with moth wings. When a bridge connecting West Virginia with Ohio, a lot of people saw a connection. Today, a statue resembling the creature has been erected downtown.

This prison was actually forcibly closed when the Supreme Court ruled that the cells were too small and represented “cruel and unusual punishment.” After being closed for a while, the prison has reopened as a museum of sorts. You can even stay the night one night a month for a “ghost hunt.”

Enter Joe Holland’s Valentine’s Day “Who is your Valentine?” Photo Contest! To enter, simply message us a photo of your sweetheart on Facebook and we will post it to our Facebook page! The picture with the most likes by 5:00pm on February 12th will win a romantic night out courtesy of Joe Holland! Enjoy a fabulous dinner at Noah’s Eclectic Bistro on Valentine’s Day at 7pm! You and your loved one will be treated to a romantic evening where you both can enjoy being treated like VIPs for the night!